The way out isn’t always this clear. Some problems are more complex. And, so are the solutions. What if we … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Between
Even if it looks like there isn’t, there’s almost always more space, more room to fit in, more ideas to … More
Curvature
There’s something soothing about a curve…a gentle bend. Turns out, we can apply curve design into our way of doing … More
Release
We all have a trigger, a release, a button when pushed causes a reaction. In most cases, we can see … More
Be Afraid
When all else fails…be afraid. Surely, this helps.
Settings
More and more, we can let the machine do the work by choosing the “auto” setting. All of the calibrations … More
Chosen
Should we draw attention? Is it better to fit in? If we’re seeing to get picked, standing out in some … More
Significance
Everything has a history…a consequence of temporal flow. And, it’s all unique. The crack in the sidewalk has significance too. … More
Debris
What we leave behind inevitably impacts someone else. Our acts, our impressions, our ideals matter. They leave a unique dent … More
End of The Line
Leadership is a hot topic. And, it should be. We need people to be out in front, to take responsibility, … More
Style
…tells a story about our journey, who we are and perhaps who we wish to become. But, our story about … More
Tilt
Nudge a pinball machine enough and we cause a Tilt…and lose our ball as a penalty. But, there’s a point … More
Beacon
We all need pointers, people or places to help us see the best way forward. A beacon shows us the … More
Glamour
Much of our work isn’t glamorous. There’s way more to be done off-stage. But, this might be the most important … More
Refuel
It’s an important piece. We can’t really get very far without it. It comes in many forms…nutrition, space, quiet, entertainment, … More
Hard
We often employ a tough, outer shell, especially in moments of debate or negotiation. It gives us a feeling of … More
Shaving
Sometimes, we need to remove the excess to make it more usable. For instance, using too many words to get … More
Unknown
The lighted path gives us comfort and a sense of security. We can see it. The conditions are known. We … More
Order
Order is useful for retrieval. It’s also helpful when desiring a prescribed outcome, i.e., meeting spec. But, when does order … More
Stacking
Stacking only works if the pieces are meant to fit together. Each is designed to receive another. Is the team … More